The facade is largely composed of corrugated aluminum and glass windows that overlook the rocky hillside.

The facade is largely composed of corrugated aluminum and glass windows that overlook the rocky hillside.

Photo: Christian Klugmann

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The facade is largely composed of corrugated aluminum and glass windows that overlook the rocky hillside.

The facade is largely composed of corrugated aluminum and glass windows that overlook the rocky hillside.

Photo: Christian Klugmann

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The facade is largely composed of corrugated aluminum and glass windows that overlook the rocky hillside.

The facade is largely composed of corrugated aluminum and glass windows that overlook the rocky hillside.

Photo: Christian Klugmann

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The facade is largely composed of corrugated aluminum and glass windows that overlook the rocky hillside.

The facade is largely composed of corrugated aluminum and glass windows that overlook the rocky hillside.

Photo: Christian Klugmann

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The facade is largely composed of corrugated aluminum and glass windows that overlook the rocky hillside.

The facade is largely composed of corrugated aluminum and glass windows that overlook the rocky hillside.

Photo: Christian Klugmann

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The facade is largely composed of corrugated aluminum and glass windows that overlook the rocky hillside.

The facade is largely composed of corrugated aluminum and glass windows that overlook the rocky hillside.

Photo: Christian Klugmann

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The facade is largely composed of corrugated aluminum and glass windows that overlook the rocky hillside.

The facade is largely composed of corrugated aluminum and glass windows that overlook the rocky hillside.

Photo: Christian Klugmann

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The entry

The entry

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The great room

The great room

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The great room

The great room

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The dining area

The dining area

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The dining area and patio

The dining area and patio

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The curved kitchen with stainless steel countertops.

The curved kitchen with stainless steel countertops.

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The curved kitchen with stainless steel countertops.

The curved kitchen with stainless steel countertops.

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The curved kitchen with stainless steel countertops.

The curved kitchen with stainless steel countertops.

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Family room

Family room

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The upper level catwalk

The upper level catwalk

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The upper level catwalk

The upper level catwalk

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Looking down from the catwalk

Looking down from the catwalk

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Exposed beams

Exposed beams

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The master

The master

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The master

The master

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Views from the master

Views from the master

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Master closet

Master closet

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Master bath

Master bath

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Second bedroom

Second bedroom

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Second bedroom

Second bedroom

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Third bedroom

Third bedroom

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Third bedroom

Third bedroom

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Second full bath

Second full bath

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Laundry

Laundry

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The house at night

The house at night

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Famous aluminum house built after Oakland firestorm listed for $1.998 million

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After a firestorm fueled by the “Diablo Winds” destroyed about 3,000 homes in Oakland and Berkeley in 1991, the owner of 6131 Ocean View Dr. in Rockridge decided to rebuild with a more durable material than the typical wood frame.

Enter Bay Area “starchitect” Stanley Saitowitz. In 1992, he designed a curved two-level home utilizing unorthodox materials like a corrugated aluminum facade. Inside, the industrial design features continue with exposed steel joists, plywood ceilings and stainless steel countertops.

But the home’s layout also takes advantage of the natural surroundings, with huge windows that look out onto the hillside and an outcropping of boulders. (Hey, it’s not called “Rockridge” for nothing.)

The 2,354-square-foot home has three-bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The master has a fireplace, wall of closets and curved master bath. There’s also a walk-out deck with peek-a-boo Bay Bridge views. The bedroom’s wall has a square opening that can either overlook the main entertaining space below or be closed for privacy.

The unique and frequently published home has never before come to market, according to Curbed. It is open to the public for tours this weekend only. The open houses will take place Saturday and Sunday from 2:30 to 4:30, according to the marketing site. Offers on the one-of-a-kind home, which has an asking price of $1.998 million, are due Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 4 p.m.

Emily Landes is a writer and editor who is obsessed with all things real estate.